Learn About Senior Living

Growing old. In our society, it's not an easy thing to talk about, let alone think about. Fortunately, there are many choices today, about lifestyle and care, that can add quality to life like never before. With some basic awareness and planning, it is very possible for seniors to live the kind of lives they want to live. The time to think about and plan for those years is now. The information found in "Learn About Senior Living" can help get the process started.

Seniors and Aging

• Overview
  • A time of change
  • The right time for care
  • Communication
  • Seniors & Families: Partners in the Process
  • The Basics
• Fall-Proofing Your Home
• Exercise and Senior Athletes
• Fall Prevention
• Heart Health
• Living Well with Diabetes
• Mental Exercise
• Nutrition for Seniors
• Summer Wellness

Caregivers

• Successful Caregiving
• Cross-Country Caregiving
• Paperwork for the Caregiver
• Getting Good Answers to Caregiving Questions
• Caring for Caregivers
• Resources & Links Related to Caregiving
• Advanced Planning
• The Caregiver's Balancing Act
• Be Prepared for Long-distance Caregiving
• Keeping Channels of Communication Open
• Fall-proof Your Home
• Representing Your Parents

Types of Care

Independent Living

• Overview
  • What are independent living services?
  • Who lives in independent living communities?
  • What services can you expect?
• What To Look For
• Resources & Links Related to Independent Living

Assisted Living

• Overview
  • What are assisted living services?
  • Who lives in assisted living communities?
  • What services can you expect?
• What To Look For
• Resources & Links Related to Assisted Living

Alzheimer's Care

• Overview
  • What is Alzheimer's care?
  • Who has Alzheimer's?
  • What services can you expect?
• Selecting a Health Care Team
• Alzheimer's at Home
• What To Look For
• Resources & Links Related to Alzheimer's Care
• Alzheimer's Disease Teamwork: You, Your Family, and Your Health Care
• Managing Wandering and Making Your Home Safe

Nursing & Rehabilitative Care

• Overview
  • What is nursing care?
  • Who relies on nursing care?
  • What services and levels of care can you expect?
• What To Look For
• Resources & Links Related to Nursing and Rehabilitative Care

Short-term Stays

• Overview
  • What is a short-term stay (or respite care)?
  • What services can you expect?

Hospice Care

• Overview
  • What is hospice care?
  • What services can you expect?